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The book provides an accessible introduction to the principles of the law of family.Dealing constructively with the inherent change, uncertainty and possibility within this area of law, the text provides the essential material in a comprehensive source and gives attention to linking up all of the concepts as a holistic whole. It is designed to reflect the content of an undergraduate LLB course, and it covers thoroughly all the important topics within the subject, including recent key developments and cases.
The book includes features to support student learning by inspiring independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject. The book would also be a useful resource for legal practitioners wishing to clarify new or foundational principles of the field.

The book provides an accessible introduction to the principles of the law of family.Dealing constructively with the inherent change, uncertainty and possibility within this area of law, the text provides the essential material in a comprehensive source and gives attention to linking up all of the concepts as a holistic whole. It is designed to reflect the content of an undergraduate LLB course, and it covers thoroughly all the important topics within the subject, including recent key developments and cases.
The book includes features to support student learning by inspiring independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject. The book would also be a useful resource for legal practitioners wishing to clarify new or foundational principles of the field.

Features

  • The author team is highly respected.
  • The structure and approach to the subject is broadly accepted so that the book meets the requirements of most South African institutions
  • The book is a true student textbook: it is clear, accessible and engaging, helping students to understand the material and to maintain their interest; unnecessary detail is omitted.
  • The book includes special features designed to help students develop their conceptual, critical and analytical skills.

Undergraduate law students (LLB) studying the module on the law of family.
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Family Law in South Africa provides a rich source of expertise and a lively and approachable introduction to the principles of family law.

Integrating the common law, statutory law, and constitutional perspectives, the text provides thorough and informative coverage of the most current content required for an under graduate LLB Family Law course, including key developments introduced by:

  • The Children’s Act 28 of 2005
  • The Civil Union Act 17 of 2006
Family Law in South Africa is a rich, pedagogically sound learning resource. The text supports the development of essential conceptual and academic skills such as critical thinking, reflection, logic and analysis – skills required in order to engage independently, and judiciously, with legal principles.
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